May 2017 Newsletter

Karate in the Park - Nerf War - Hyper Fight Night - Read on!

Dunamis Karate News May 2017 SUMMER UNIFORMS: During the “summer” months (May-October), students are allowed to wear approved summer uniforms.  Approved t-shirts include: Dunamis Karate shirts, Chuck Norris System or Chun Kuk Do shirts, and Hyper shirts.  Shorts may be worn in place of the gi pants, but they must have the Dunamis Karate logo on them to be approved.   Please adhere to the school policy by only wearing the approved clothing! Printable Calendar/Newsletter

Kids Karate in the Park Ridgeland - Wednesday, May 3rd All ages/ranks meet at Turpin Park at 5:00 for one big, fun class. Hampton - Monday, May 8th All ages/ranks meet at Lightsey Park at 5:00 for one big, fun class. Hyper Fight Club & Pizza Night Friday, May 19 & June 2 6:00-7:30  $10 Join us for this fun night of sparring and 2 slices of pizza.  Remember sparring is a part of your belt requirements for Purple Belts and up.  Intermediate students are required to attend at least 1 fight night per test cycle.  Advanced students are required to attend 2 fight nights. Parents' Night Out Nerf War Party Friday, May 5th 6:00 - 9:00 PM  $15 Grab your Nerf guns and your safety goggles.  Pack some snacks and all your bullets and join us for this fun night of non-stop action.  The Nerf War is our most requested fun night and you don't want to miss it! Click image to watch some Nerf War action from a Nerf War Party! If you are a purple belt and don't have your own sparring gear, please contact Mrs. Woods ASAP to get it ordered so you don't miss your next test.

Karate Summer Camps are Coming We have planned 3 small summer camps for our students to enjoy.  Each camp cost $50 and includes a camp t-shirt, if students pre-register by July 28th.  Purchase all 3 camps and pay only $125 – a $25 discount.  Each camp will run 5 hours, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  Campers will need to pack lunch and snacks for the day but drinks will be provided. Monday, Aug. 7th   Hyper EMPOWER Bo Staff Camp Learn bo staff strikes, spins, releases and a cool form that can be used in demonstrations or competition. Wednesday, Aug. 9th  UFAF Brazilian Jiujitsu Camp Learn ground fighting skills including positions, escapes and locks.  This camp will have lots of fun games and drills while learning real, useful jiujitsu skills. Friday, Aug. 11th  Movie Star Camp Campers will learn stunt fighting, choreography and acting skills.  We will film a short movie starring our campers.  Yes, you will be a movie star at this camp! Camp Registration Now Open - Space is Limited Click to Reserve Your Spot NOW!   Watch these videos from some of our previous summer camps.  How many of our current students do you recognize? Summer Schedule:  June 18 - August 12 We will have one belt testing before we start the summer schedule.  Testing will be the week of June 12th.  The next week, our summer schedule will start.  The summer schedule will run 8 weeks.  Two of those weeks we will be closed ... July 9-22 ... for training and competition in Las Vegas. If you have any questions about this schedule, see Mrs. Woods. Class Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Tiny Tigers Hampton 5:00 5:30 - 6:00 Hampton 5:00 5:30 - 6:00 Private Lessons All Youth 7-12 Hampton 5:45 6:00 - 7:00 Hampton 5:45 6:00 - 7:00 Available All Adults/Teens  Hampton 6:15 7:00 - 8:00 Hampton 6:15 7:00 - 8:00 on Fridays Copyright © 2017 Dunamis Karate, All rights reserved.

April 2017 Newsletter

Fight Night - Belt Testing - Regional Seminar - Read details below!

Dunamis Karate News April 2017 This is going to be a busy month, so please mark your calendars now so you don't miss anything! April 5-6 we will be CLOSED!  No classes will be held at either location on Wednesday or Thursday because Mrs. Woods and Miss Andi Lynn will be traveling to FL for the Level 4 UFAF Krav Maga Force Instructor Certification. Printable Calendar/Newsletter

Hyper Fight Club & Pizza Night Friday, April 14 6:00 - 7:30 PM          $10 Join us for a fun night of sparring followed up with two slices of pizza and some chill time with your friends.  (Remember sparring is a part of your belt requirements.  Intermediate students are required a minimum of 1 fight night each test cycle.  Advanced students are required a minimum of two fight nights per test cycle.) Youth Black Belt Test Saturday, April 29  2:00 PM Come watch and support our youth candidates as they test for the 1st Degree Youth Black Belt in the Chuck Norris System. BELT TESTING Monday, April 17 in Hampton Wed & Thur April 19-20 in Ridgeland TEST REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 80% attendance Tuition payments up to date Test form & Fee prior to test Flag & Dunamis Patch (Gold & Up) Active UFAF Membership (Purple/Stripe & Up) Fight Night Attendance Summer Uniforms We will be offering karate tees & shorts that can be worn during the summer months (May-Oct) in place of the hot karate uniforms.  Get your order in by Thursday, 4/13 so you will be ready when summer uniforms approval begins on May 1st.

Regional Black Belt Test & Seminars:  April 21-22,  N. Augusta, SC One of the benefits of UFAF membership is the opportunity to participate in regional training events with schools and instructors around the region.  This month our students who are UFAF members will have just that opportunity. Friday, 4/21   6:00-6:45 PM - Youth Seminar with Master Chuck Elias Sat. 4/22 10:00 AM  2nd Degree Black Belt Test  (Free to watch) 2:00-4:00  Adult/Teen Seminar 2:00 - One Steps with Master Hammersley 3:00 - Fighting Techniques for Testing with Mrs. Woods

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March 2017 Newsletter

March is already upon us. Don't miss any of this month's events.

Dunamis Karate News March 2017 Printable Calendar/Newsletter

March 6-9  T-shirt Week For a $1.00 donation, students can wear a t-shirt to class in place of their gi tops.  All donations will go toward mission work in Liberia, West Africa. Friday, March 10   Hyper Fight Club & Pizza Night  $10  6:00 – 7:30 PM Join us for this fun fight night followed up with two slices of pizza and some great fellowship with your friends. (Remember, sparring is a part of your belt requirements.  Intermediate students are required to attend at least one fight night per test cycle.  Advanced students are required to attend at least 2 fight nights per test cycle.   RSVP March 16 - April 1st Liberia, West Africa Mission Trip Please pray from Miss Andi Lynn, Mr. Jim and Ms. Cynthia daily.  These 3 will leave for Liberia, West Africa on Thursday, 3/16 then return on Saturday, April 1st. March 20 - April 10 Membership Contest Give us the contact information for any friends and family who could benefit from any of our programs.  For each name you give us, we will put your name into a drawing for a free t-shirt.  We will hold 3 drawings between March 20th and April 10th.  Three lucky winners will receive the Chuck Norris System or UFAF Krav Maga Force t-shirt of their choice! Prior Events March 3 - Parents Night Out NERF WAR  6:00-9:00 PM  $15 March 4 - FREE Ladies Self Defense Class  10:00-12:00 Coming Events 3/6-3/9  T-shirt Week  $1.00 3/10 Hyper Fight Club 3/11 Black Belt Pre-Test 3/16-4/1 Liberia Mission Trip 3/20-4/10 Membership Contest 3/27 Drawing 1 4/3 Drawing 2 4/5-4/6  CLOSED No Classes 4/10 Drawing 3 4/14 Hyper Fight Club 4/17 Hampton Belt Testing 4/19-20 Ridgeland Belt Testing 4/21-22 Regional Black Belt Test & Workouts 4/29 Youth Black Belt Test March 11 Black Belt Pre-Test Exactly how hard is a Black Belt test?  Come and see for yourself as we pre-test some of our students for their next Black Belt ranks. The 2nd Degree Pre-Test starts at 10:00 AM and the Youth Black Belt Pre-Test starts at 2:00 PM. April 5-6 - CLOSED NO CLASSES Mrs. Woods and Miss Andi Lynn will be traveling to FL for their next Krav Maga certification class.  The two of them will face 10-13 hour training days as they prepare for the KMF Level 4 certification. No classes will be held on Wed, 4/5  or Thurs, 4/6. Membership Contest March 27 Drawing 1 April 3 Drawing 2 April 20 Drawing 3

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February 2017 Newsletter

February is FULL of action - Read on!

Dunamis Karate News February 2017 This month is packed with things you need to know, so read carefully and mark your calendars now so you don’t miss anything.  If you have questions about any of these upcoming things, let us know! The best way to stay in the loop is to subscribe to our REMIND text service. Ridgeland students can enroll here. Hampton students enroll here. Printable Calendar, Newsletter, Test Form, Goodwill Tournament Flyer & Registration Form

FREE Krav Maga Force Class Tue. 1/31  7:00 PM Ages 13 and up only Krav Maga Force is a no nonsense self defense system that you can learn today and be able to use tonight!  Come experience KMF for yourself … and feel free to bring a friend with you! Tee Shirt Week Feb. 6-9 For a $1 donation, students will be allowed to wear a t-shirt to class in place of the gi tops.  All money raised will go toward mission projects in Liberia, West Africa.  Hyper Fight Club & Pizza Night Friday, Feb. 10   6:00-7:30 PM   -  $10 Join us for this fun fight night followed up with 2 slices of pizza and some great fellowship. NOTE:  Sparring is apart of your belt requirements.   Intermediate students (Purple - Blue) are required to attend at least one fight night per test cycle.  Advanced students (Blue/Green - Black) are required to attend at least 2 fight nights per test cycle. Belt Testing HAMPTON 2/20 RIDGELAND 2/23-2/24             Test Requirements: Minimum of 80% class attendance Tuition payments up to date Test Form and Test Fee $20 turned in week prior to testing (After 2/16 there will be a $10 late fee) Flag & Dunamis Patch attached to uniform (Gold Belts & Higher) Active UFAF Membership with Patch on uniform (Purple Belts & Higher) Attend Fight Night (One for Purple-Blue and TWO for Blue/Green & Up) Goodwill Tournament February 25th Lady's Island Every year our students look forward to competing at the Goodwill Tournament and this year is no different.  It’s really your only chance to compete this close to home.  Students of all ages and ranks can compete in up to 3 events for just $45 and every competitor will receive a beautiful trophy.  There will even be special divisions for the Tiny Tiger age students.  Pre-register before Feb. 18 to get the $45 rate.  Registration forms available at the pro-shop. Hampton Fun Night Friday, Feb. 3rd   FREE Kids – Hyper Bully Defense 5:45 PM Adults – UFAF Krav Maga Force 6:30-7:30 PM  KMF Guest Day Tuesday, Feb. 7th  The KMF Student who brings the most guests to class on Tuesday, Feb. 7th will get a FREE KMF Tee! Tournament Prep Class Weapons  Friday, Feb. 17    6:00-7:00    $5.00 Do you want to compete with a weapon at the Goodwill Tournament? Do you want to just learn a weapon for fun? These classes are for you! We offer training with the Bo Staff or Nunchucks. Students may choose from either of these weapons! Tournament Prep Class Katas  Friday, Feb. 24    6:00-7:00    $5.00 Let's fine-tune your kata for the Goodwill Tournament.  This class is fore EVERYONE who plans to attend the Goodwill Tournament.  We will help you choose which form is the best fit for your competition and give you tips to impress the judges and increase your scores! Bring a Friend Week Feb. 27-March 2 Bring a Friend to Class with you this week only! PARENTS: We are having a MEMBERSHIP DRIVE… if you/your child brings a friend who enrolls by March 9, you will receive a $25 Gift Card!! This goes fore EVERY FRIEND who enrolls!  We will give you a $25 gift card for every friend who enrolls as a new student by March 9th.

Upcoming Events: Parent’s Night Out Nerf War 3/3 Ladies KMF Self Defense Course 3/4 Membership Drive ends 3/9 Hyper Fight Club & Pizza 3/10 Youth Black Belt Pre-Test 3/11 Next Belt Test 4/17 Hampton, 4/19-20 Ridgeland Regional Black Belt Test & Workouts in North Augusta, SC 4/21-4/22 Youth 1st Degree Black Belt Test 4/29

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